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Compare bus and train for Calais to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Calais to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 417 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 417, while a bus costs an average of NOK 533.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 417 Average price Cheapest | NOK 533 Average price | NOK 353 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Calais to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Calais to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Brussels:
A train is NOK 117 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to Brussels costing on average NOK 533.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around NOK 417 compared to roughly NOK 353 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 63. The journey takes 2h 52m versus 2h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Calais to Brussels
How to get from Calais to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Calais to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- K71 (844816)+
98848:29 AM 2h32 Calais Ville 11:01 AM Brussels-Midi NOK 426 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- K71 (844816)+9884
8:29 AM 2h32 Calais Ville 11:01 AM Brussels-Midi NOK 426 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 9868+
8444107:18 PM 1h26 Calais - Fréthun 8:44 PM Brussels-Midi NOK 440 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 9809+844400
6:07 AM 1h32 Calais - Fréthun 7:39 AM Brussels-Midi NOK 440 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9890+844404
8:07 AM 1h44 Calais - Fréthun 9:51 AM Brussels-Midi NOK 440 1 One-way 1 transfer - K71 (844824)+9866
3:28 PM 2h28 Calais Ville 5:56 PM Brussels-Midi NOK 668 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:50 AM 3h55 Calais 3:45 PM Brussels NOK 614 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Calais to Brussels:
A train is NOK 117 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Calais to Brussels costing on average NOK 533.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Calais and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Calais Ville and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Calais, Gare de Calais Ville (Pont Jacquard) and arrive in Central Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Harwich International Port and arrive in Port of Hoek van Holland.
- Travel with Sindbad to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, Intercity, TER | SNCF, SNCB | BUS to go to Brussels by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
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